to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
to rock; to shake; to swing
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
blood; blood; ancestry; (the) blood; feelings
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
poverty; penury; need; shortage; lack; want
plan; measure; means; scheme; policy
absolutely; positively; decidedly
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
after all; anyway; actually; well, ...; ... on earth (e.g. "what on earth?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")
for generations; from generation to generation; generation after generation; through the ages
founder; originator; pioneer
to bring disgrace (dishonor, dishonour) on; to fling mud at; to put to shame
worst of the worst; despicable; extremely bad
else; in addition; besides
to rinse; to wash out; to have one's revenge; to wipe out a disgrace
declaration of war; proclamation of war
international; diplomatic intercourse
public opinion; popular voice; public sentiment; consensus
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
not asking (about); letting go unquestioned; disregarding; ignoring; overlooking
to manage; to deal with; to cope with; to sentence; to condemn; to punish
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
10,000; ten thousand; myriad; everything; all; (arch.) various
largest class; top category
to choke; to have trouble breathing
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to drain; to pour; to float (e.g. logs down a river); to set adrift; to wash away; to carry away; to broadcast
snake; serpent; large snake
to keep (something) a close secret; to hide (the truth, one's pain, etc.); to keep hidden